Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
This part of
the
manual
tells
you
how
to use safety
belts properly. It
also
tells you some things you should
not
do
with safety belts.
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Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t
wear a safety belt properly. If you are
in
a
crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt,
your injuries can be much worse. You can
hit
things inside the vehicle or be ejected from
it.You can be seriously injured or killed. In the
same crash, you might not be, if you are
buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,
and check that your passengers’ belts are
fastened properly too.
It
is
extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In
a
collision, people riding
in
these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Do
not
allow people to ride
in
any area
of
your vehicle
that
is
not equipped with seats and safety
belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and
using
a safety belt properly.
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